SKYDB Building database

Tall buildings worldwide, with heights, construction status and the companies involved.

Rankings of tall buildings

Tall Building Markets

Tall buildings, tracked.

SKYDB is collecting verifiable information about buildings.

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lantern

A building summit formed by an architectural light fixture or lantern pavilion, excluding utility warning lights.

Lanterns include open pavilions, such as those used traditionally for sheltering a light, as well as architectural lighting fixtures which belong to the design of a building. Utility lights such as aircraft warning lights are not included, but decorative beacon lights are generally classified with lanterns.

A lantern can be an open pavilion traditionally associated with sheltering a light or a lighting fixture integral to the design. Decorative beacons are generally included.

An aircraft warning light serves a utility purpose and is excluded. Its position at the highest physical point does not make it an architectural lantern.